The art of forming clay into a figure and shape improves kids' skills like creativity, coordination of hands and eyes and fine motor skills. The process of squishing, rolling and shaping clay helps strengthen the muscles of fingers and helps to improve focus.
A simple activity to help improve creativity, cut and roll clay and give kids cookie cutters and plastic knives to create shapes.
Ask kids to make their favorite animals, like dogs, cats, fish and more. This helps to improve imagination and finger movement.
Use alphabet or number stamps to press letters and numbers into clay, learning is fun and letter recognition.
Kids can roll small clay balls and string them together to make bracelets or necklaces, hand-eye coordination and precision.
Let kids press their fingers, leaves or textured objects into the clay to explore patterns and textures and strengthen grip.
Kids can try to shape small pots or bowls with their hands, teaches patience and fine motor control.
Encourage kids to make tiny clay fruits, vegetables or desserts, creates creativity and shaping skills.
Challenge kids to make small clay balls or cylinders and stack them up like a tower, focus and stability.
Kids can make clay characters and use them in a story, creativity and communication skills and hand movement.
Pressing beads, sequins or small buttons into clay lets kids explore different designs and strengthen fingers.
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